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Espresso
Requires 9 bar of pressure.


Nespresso Citiz

Nespresso Magimix Citiz

I am giving the Nespresso Citiz a mention as I recently purchased one for myself over the Christmas period. It is a capsual/pod machine which uses 19 bar or pressure to extractthe espresso. The machine is only meant for Nespresso capsuals which can only be bought through the Nespresso website or selected boutiques. You are limited to 16 varieties of coffee, but they vary so much that I believe anyone could find a coffee suited for them. There are some companies that make "Nespresso Compatible" pods which can be purchased in some of the large supermarkets. However, they are not much cheaper and the quality is FAR inferior to the real Nespresso pods. I tried a couple of different alternative capsuals and was extremely dissapointed. The coffee was weak, watery and bitter. I won't be purchasing anything but Nespresso pods from now on.

Nespresso Aeroccino 3

The machines operation is very simple and lightning quick (ideal if you are in a hurry). Clean up is easy too. All you have to do is fill the 1litre reservoir with cold water, turn the power on, insert a capsual and push a button (either an espresso shot or a lungo shot). What you get is a beautifull espresso extraction within 30 seconds and a wonderfully creamy crema (the sign of a true espresso, which cannot be replicated with a french press of moka pot).

I picked mine up for £135 as part of a Christmas promotion (RRP £149). I bought a milk frother (the Aeroccino 3) separately on the Nespresso website for £46. This can warm, stir or foam your milk depending on the type of coffee you desire, be it a Latte, Cappuccino or a cold Frappuccino.

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